Can I use my Oral-B electric toothbrush charger abroad?

Our Oral-B electric toothbrushes all come with region specific battery chargers. To use them abroad you may need a voltage converter, plug adapter, or both as it depends on the country you are traveling to.

Follow these simple steps to find out if you can use your toothbrush abroad:

Check the voltage printed on the base of your charger.

Check the voltage of the country you are travelling to.

Check the table below to find out if you need a voltage converter.

Printed on base

Where can it be used?

Do I need a voltage converter?

100-240V Smart Plug with Genius models

Globally

No

220 - 240 Charging Stations including Genius

In countries with 220-240 V (for example most European countries, AAI area, not in US/Canada)

Yes - if the voltage in the country you are travelling to is less than 220

110 Volts 60 cycles

In countries with 110 volts (for example US/Canada)

Yes - if the voltage in the country you are travelling to is higher than 110

What is a plug adapter?

A plug adapter allows a dual-voltage appliance from one country to be plugged into the wall outlet of another country. They do not convert electricity.

What is a voltage converter?

A voltage converter is an electric power conversion device used to change the electrical output of a power source. You can find plug adapters & voltage converters at most electronics or travel stores. Oral-B does not make either.

Are you travelling from the USA to Europe?

​If your charger is a USA 110v you can purchase an Oral-B 220v charger which can be used overseas, instead of using a voltage converter. The charger will work in most European countries that have the two round plug ends. We also recommend purchasing a plug adapter in case you visit a country that has a different plug style such as the UK.

For all rechargeable brushes except those with lithium-ion batteries (e.g., 7000, 5000, 1000):